National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang

SUMMARY

The NSCN-K has been fi ghting to to achieve a union between Naga living in the northeast states of India and the Sagaing Region in Myanmar. In 1988, the NSCN split into two fractions; the NSCN-K led by S. S. Khaplang based in northern Lahe and Nanyun townships in Sagaing Region, Myanmar and the NSCN-IM, led by Isak Chisi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah in India. According to the 2008 Constitution, the Leshi, Lahe and Nanyun townships in Sagaing Region are described as a Naga Self-Administered Zone. Since 2010, the NSCN-K and the Myanmar government have not engaged in armed clashes. After the ceasefi re in 2012, many of their soldiers deserted.No major developments since ceasefi re agreement and also did not participate in theethnic conferences. The group however did receive 15 cars for tax free and 30 car licenseswith preferential tax rates.

NSCN-k leaders discussed about to open liaison office in Khamti and local development in their area.

Developments

The five points of the truce include: (1) Cessation of armed conflict with the Myanmar army April 9, 2012 (2) Opening of a liaison office by NSCN-K at Khamti to facilitate further talks (3) Coordination among both sides for carrying arms beyond their agreed jurisdiction (4) Freedom of movement of unarmed NSCN-K cadres within Myanmar (5) Holding of sustained negotiations.